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Trump administration freezes $12 million meant to help Philly plant thousands of trees

The Philly Tree Plan was designed to bring the tree canopy up to approximately 30% across neighborhoods.

From left: Susan Buck, deputy commissioner for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation; Erica Smith Fichman (speaking), the city's forester, and Susan Slawson, commissioner for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Smith Fichman said $12 million in federal funding has been put on hold for the plan by the Trump administration.
From left: Susan Buck, deputy commissioner for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation; Erica Smith Fichman (speaking), the city's forester, and Susan Slawson, commissioner for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Smith Fichman said $12 million in federal funding has been put on hold for the plan by the Trump administration.Read moreFrank Kummer